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  • Welcome to Jack Randall Photography & Video!

    Thank you for visiting our new home on the web. After 25 years of serving Orange County, we couldn't be more excited about our future. We have so many fresh ideas and new programs to implement. We're hoping this blog will be a place you visit often so that we can continue to share together those milestone events in your life and the moments that are "anything but ordinary."

  • Fundraisers

    Talk to us about a wonderful opportunity to raise money for your organization or school. We were recently successful in raising $10,000 during a single Fall fundraiser for Bernice Ayer Middle School. Let us do the same for you with our Family Portraiture Fundraiser program. To find out more, call our studio and ask for Leilani.

  • Stationery, Cards & Gifts

    We're excited to be a TinyPrints affiliate. We invite you to visit our storefront where you will find items perfect for holidays and celebrations as well as for engagements and weddings.

  • Weddings & Engagements

    We are currently scheduling engagement sessions for Summer weddings

  • Babies and Children

    We'd love to make you child's portrait! While studio portraiture is perfect for infants, outdoor on-location sessions are so much fun for babies on the move, toddlers and older children.

Southern California Charm

Thursday, January 26, 2012 Posted in bridal, Musings, Natural light, On-location portraiture, photography, San Clemente, Talega Golf Club, weddings

Tucked away in the hills above San Clemente, Talega Golf Course is one of the most beautiful venues in Southern California.  With its architectural features, immaculate greens, lake and waterfalls, it is simply gorgeous.  The Spanish colonial style of the main buildings provide a classic backdrop that every bride will appreciate.  I love photographing couples within the arches opening into the courtyard.  The grounds also provide a wide variety of scenic backdrops to choose from and the light is fantastic.  We can easily move from the courtyard setting, to intimate garden getaways and on to the sweeping arch of the “tunnel of love” for a more modern look.   We’ve worked with Michael Voorhees, director of food & beverage at Talega for many years and for many, many weddings.  Each one takes on it’s own personal character as the bride and groom’s personality shine through and all of them have been picture perfect.  Talega is definitely one of my favorite venues in terms of both photographic beauty and charm and hospitality.

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Laguna Beach Paradise

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Posted in Aliso Creek Inn, bridal, brides, Laguna Beach, Musings, Natural light, On-location portraiture, photography, weddings

One of the most amazing venues in South Orange County is the Aliso Creek Golf Course and Inn.  It’s located on Pacific Coast Highway in South Laguna just north of Aliso Beach County Park.  Every time I return here I’m surprised by its tranquil beauty as I travel through the Aliso Canyon to the pristine fairways.  It is truly a journey to a world apart. The Aliso Creek Inn opened in the then quiet seaside village of Laguna Beach in 1950 and continues to offer the most serene, natural setting, a very peaceful respite from the bustling beach community that is literally a stone’s throw from where we stand.  The site has been transformed and as our bride arrives on the wedding lawn, we can’t help but be taken aback by the beauty of this incredibly romantic setting.  The session is incredible.  Our bride is beautiful.  Her laughter contagious.  Our groom is stunning, the perfect gentlemen.  The light is golden.  We’re delighted with the results.

 

A Special Thank You to:

Model/Bride – Lindee Bell

Model/Groom – Taylor Salisbury

Make up – Lisa O’ Connor

Flowers – Jana Weir, Reher’s Florist

Hair – Dana Ricketts

Tux – Friar Tux, Lake Forest

Gown – Carino Bridal Boutique

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The Colors of India

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Posted in bridal, brides, engagements, Hindu, Indian, Natural light, On-location portraiture, photography, weddings

Every engagement and wedding is unique — each couple has a special relationship; every individual, a distinct personality providing challenges that I find exciting as an artist and photographer.  It’s the reason why I love working with couples who are getting married — especially those that have a different cultural heritage than I do.  We recently had the opportunity to celebrate with Vishal and Natasha during their engagement party.  Photographing this event was a visual pleasure filled with vibrant colors, traditional Hindu ceremonies, family and friends.  The party took place in a private home in Ritz Cove with balconies overlooking the ocean.  There was so much to take in from the colorful, intricate saris to the fantastic views!  Our challenge was to focus on the sweet relationship between Vishal and Natasha in the midst of it the excitement.  In this public engagement, we set out to document the private, emotional moments that this handsome groom and his gorgeous bride will treasure forever.  I love how he looks at her and her smile back at him.  I love the emotion when they come together.  I also love the excitement shared by friends, the proud parents, the importance of tradition and culture and the strength of the family.  Above that,  I love that we were privileged to share this day with Vishal and Natasha and to capture it all in the beautiful colors of India.

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Newport Beach Classic Sophistication

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Posted in bridal, brides, engagements, Musings, Natural light, Newport Beach, On-location portraiture, photography, weddings

I was thrilled when asked recently to photograph the Newport Dunes Beach Resort for their marketing pieces.  My childhood memories are full of trips to Newport Dunes and the excitement of climbing the whale for a ride through the bay.  Just being on the property took me back to to memories of carefree California beach days; playing in the sand, collecting seashells, splashing each other silly, paddle boats and of course, the never-to-be-forgotten thrill of riding the whale.  Today the Newport Dunes Beach Resort serves as the perfect venue for private beach weddings.  An air of timeless sophistication surrounds the wedding gazebo and takes me back again to simpler days.  The light is gorgeous and like children on the beach, we can’t resist the call to play.  We are rewarded with a beautiful California sunset and then it’s time to pack our gear and call it a day.  As we leave I glance over to the children’s playground to see the whale I remember basking in the dusk of the evening.  “When they launch him this summer, I’ll be back,” I  promise myself.  And it’s a promise I intend to keep.

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Just for Flower Girls!

Thursday, December 9, 2010 Posted in bridal, brides, children, Musings, Natural light, On-location portraiture, special offers, weddings

Congratulations!  You’re going to be a flower girl!  Being a flower girl is very special.  You have a big job to do but you get to have fun too!  Here are some tips just for you:

Before the wedding

  • Play pretend with mom or dad so you can get some practice
  • Ask a lot of questions so you know exactly what you need to do
  • Try on your dress and shoes to see how you look
  • Twirl in front of a mirror just because
  • Take a nap because you might need to stay up late

During the wedding

  • Be extra careful walking so you don’t trip
  • Be nice to the ringbearer!
  • Smile a lot, especially for the photographer
  • Try to stand still, be quiet and not to yawn
  • Try to stay clean and don’t ruin your tights

After the wedding

  • Give the bride a kiss
  • Shake the groom’s hand till it almost falls off
  • Show off your dancing skills
  • Stay awake and you might get cake!

If you have a flower girl or a ring bearer in your family, please contact us to find out about our on-location sessions designed to capture your child at this very special moment in their life.

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